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Eight Commitments of Ethical Culture by Various - NA
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Ethical Culture is a religious, philosophical, and educational movement. Our focus is on how we live our lives and not on what we believe. The Eight Commitments of Ethical Culture (Ethical Humanism) is an attempt to put into words some of the commitments underlying Ethical Societies.

El Salvador by Staff - 1982
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Encroachments On Constitutional Principle Of Separation Of Church And State by Staff - 1949
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Endorsement Of U.N. Universal Declaration Of Human Rights by Staff - 1949
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Endorses Stand Of Joint Commission On Mental Illness And Health by Staff - 1962
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Endorses The Declaration On The Rights Of The Child by Staff - 1960
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Energy Supply Corporation by Staff - 1975
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Engaging Members in the Work of a Society by - 2009
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The section on Engaging Members in the Work of a Society considers primarily growth in quality of membership, and only indirectly growth in number of members. It contains ideas, devices, tools, and procedures for increasing volunteering by current members in our societies. Three types of material are included in this focus: (1) guidance for persons recruiting and coordinating volunteers; (2) examples of tools for recruitment of volunteers; and (3) sample job aids for volunteer activities.

Environment by Staff - 1971
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Environmental Protection by Staff - 1985
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Equal AirTime by Staff - 1975
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Equal Rights by Staff - 1971
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Ethical Action Report - April 2012 by Staff - 2012
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The April 2012 issue of the Ethical Action Report reports on the following topics: **Protect Young Black Men: Demand Equal Justice Before the Law **Constructive Opportunities for our Youth: Support the PROMISE Act **Reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act! **Show our Humanity by Protecting Dolphins and Whales

Ethical Action Report - April 2013 by Staff - 2013
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In the April Report topics discussed: Earth Day at NYSEC - Abe Markman Teaming Up in Baltimore Curt Collier's Other Life A Little Dirt Never Hurt: A Streambed Cleanup with NOVAS - Marv Friedlander One Endorsement from Philly

Ethical Action Report - December 2011 by Staff - 2011
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The December 2011 Issue of the AEU Ethical Action Report addresses the following topics: * Reform Capitalism by Supporting the Benefit Corporation Model * Support U.S. Funding of UNESCO * Maintain U.S. Opposition to Torture * Consider Alternative Giving this Holiday Season

Ethical Action Report - December 2012 by Staff - 2012
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Welcome to the new Ethical Action Report! - In this Report topics discussed are the following: (1) ISSUE FOCUS: Bearing Public Witness Against the Death Penalty (2) Is This Ethical Action? A Series of Commentaries (3) Follow up on the November Ethical Action Report! (4) Continued Appeal for Submissions to the Ethical Action Report

Ethical Action Report - February 2012 by Staff - 2012
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In this Issue topics that will be reviewed are: * Hold Wall Street Accountable * Promote Green Energy Innovation through Incentives * Support the Reason Rally and the Secular Coalition for America Lobby Day * Define Medical Neglect to Include Faith-Healing-Only Treatments for Children

Ethical Action Report - July - August 2012 by Staff - 2012
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The July - August 2012 Issue of the Ethical Action Report addresses the following topics: **Let People, Not Money, Vote: Overturn Citizens United **Keep Political Ads off PBS and NPR **Build Peace and Reduce the U.S. Military Presence in Afghanistan **End Government Subsidies and Tax Breaks and Loopholes

Ethical Action Report - June 2012 by Staff - 2012
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In June Issue of the Ethical Action Report topics to be reviewed are the following: **Let People, Not Money, Vote: Overturn Citizens United **Keep Political Ads off PBS and NPR **Build Peace and Reduce the U. S. Military Presence in Afghanistan **End Government Subsidies and Tax Breaks and Loopholes

Ethical Action Report - March 2012 by Staff - 2012
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In the March 2012 issue topics discussed are: * Demand Equal Pay for Equal Work * Ask the Supreme Court to Embrace Ethics Reform * Protect the Artic from Oil Exploitation and Ruin * Seek Non-Military Easing of Tensions with Iran

Ethical Action Report - March 2011 by Staff - 2011
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Support the Equal Employment for all Act Defend Family Planning and Planned Parenthood Defend the 2010 Affordable Health Care Act Protect Budget Priorities Serving Vulnerable Poplulations

Ethical Action Report - May 2011 by Staff - 2011
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Our May 2011 Issue of the Ethical Action Report addresses the following topics: *Write Congress to Support Employment Non-Discrimination * End Federal Funding of Religious Schools * Keep Light Bulb Efficiency Standards in Place! * Defend the Rights of Muslim Americans

Ethical Action Report - May 2012 by Staff - 2012
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In this issue of the American Ethical Union's Ethical Action Report topic reviewed are the following: * End Racial Profiling * Encourage Voter Participation! * Support Comprehensive Progressive Immigration Reform * Reduce Carbon Emissions

Ethical Action Report - November 2011 by Staff - 2011
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Our November 2011 Issue of the Ethical Action Report addresses the following topics: * Educate and Act on Occupy Wall Street * Wind Power, Not Tar Sands * Protect Women's Right to Choose * Advocate Non-Military Budgetary Priorities

Ethical Action Report - November 2012 by Staff - 2012
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The November 2012 issue of the Ethical Action Report will focus on the Expressions of Gratitude during our Thanksgiving celebrations.

Ethical Action Report - October 2011 by Staff - 2011
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October 2011 Issue addresses the following topics: - Reform the Criminal Justice System - Make Sure the "TRAIN" Act Doesn't Become Law - Insist on Supercommittee Transparency - Maintain Funding for the United States Institute of Peace

Ethical Action Report - September 2011 by Staff - 2011
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September 2011 Ethical Action Report

Ethical Action Report - September 2012 by Staff - 2012
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In this Issue of the Ethical Action Report area to be covered are: Issue Focus: Gun Control Discussion Issue: Framing Ethical Culture Ethical Action Projects Ethical Action Spotlight: Chocolate and Child Labor

Ethical Action Report 2.0 - February 2013 by Staff - 2013
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In this issue topics to be discussed are the following: 1) Obama and Climate Change 2) Honoring MLK Jr. Day 3) Reaching the Homeless and Disaffected - Ethical Action at Work at Our Society 4) Fighting Homelessness in Asheville 5) Follow Up from WES: the 10th Giver

Ethical Action Report 2.0 - March 2013 by Staff - 2013
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In this Report topics of discussion are: * Portrait in Deeds: Jennie Fels of Philadelphia (1855-1943)by Betsy Lightbourn * Leg of Mutton, Taco Bell, Vegetable Soup, Soda by Marv Friedlander * In Honor of Animals: Some Darwin Day Activities * Previewing the Ethical Action Report for April: An Earth Day Special Edition!

Ethical Action Report 2.0 - May 2013 by Staff - 2013
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In this Report: Sign-up for our June 13th Advocacy Day! "Anti-Abortion Forces on the March" by Abby Scher NYSEC Helps Promote Paid Sick Leave: A Personal Reflection by Abe Markman Try a "Do It At Home" Service Project, by Melissa Sinclair

Ethical Action Report 2.0 - October 2012 by Staff - 2012
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In the October 2012 issue of the Ethical Action Report topics covered include: Letter to the Editor: AEU Religious Education Resources Issue Focus: Occupy at its One-Year-Anniversary Issue Focus: Child Immigrants Discussion Issue: Criminal Justice Reform

Ethical Action Report Apr 2006 by Staff - 2006
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Ethical Action Report Apr 2007 by Staff - 2007
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Ethical Action Report Apr 2008 by Staff - 2008
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Ethical Action Report Apr 2009 by Staff - 2009
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Civil Liberties: Support the State Secrets Protection Act of 2009 (H.R. 984) Reproductive Freedom: End Funding for Abstinence-Only Education -- Human Rights: Support Clemency for Troy Davis -- Human Rights: Ensure that Detention Centers Meet Humane Standards

Ethical Action Report April 2010 by Staff - 2010
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LGBT Equality: Repeal Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell (H.R. 1283, S. 3065) -- Civil Liberties: Tell Google Not to Share Info with the NSA -- Maternal Health: Urge the Department of Health and Human Services to Make Safe Pregnancy a Priority -- Sensible Drug Policy: Urge Wal-Mart to Change its Policy on Medical Marijuana

Ethical Action Report April 2011 by Staff - 2011
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Ethical Action Report Dec 2006 by Staff - 2006
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Ethical Action Report Dec 2007 by Staff - 2007
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Ethical Action Report Dec 2008 by Staff - 2008
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Separation of Church and State: Ask President-Elect Obama to Stop Religious Discrimination! -- Stand up for Choice: Tell the Senate Richard Honaker is Too Extreme for the Federal Bench! -- LGBT Equality: Tell Congress to Repeal “Don’t Ask0, Don’t Tell” (H.R. 1246) -- Human Rights: Support Increased Aid in the Democratic Republic of Congo -- Women’s Rights: Support the International Violence Against Women Act (H.R. 5927)

Ethical Action Report Dec 2009 by Staff - 2009
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‘Tis the Season: Give Thanks by Giving Back -- Protect Choice: Help Defeat the Stupak-Pitts Amendment! -- Protect Civil Liberties: Ask Attorney General Eric Holder to Try All Terror Suspects in Federal Civilian Courts -- Separation of Church and State: Support the Safe Schools Improvement Act of 2009 (H.R. 2662)

Ethical Action Report Feb 2006 by Staff - 2006
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Ethical Action Report Feb 2007 by Staff - 2007
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Ethical Action Report Feb 2008 by Staff - 2008
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Ethical Action Report Feb 2010 by Staff - 2010
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Provide Emergency Relief and Disaster Recovery to Haiti: Donate to the Rose L. Walker Fund of the National Service Conference of the American Ethical Union at the United Nations -- Protect Choice: Keep an abortion ban out of the Health Care Reform Bill -- Protect Civil Liberties: Close Guantanamo Bay Prison -- Protect Women: Spread the word about Adding it up -- Keep the Promise: Ask your lawmaker to support the Tribal Law and Order Act (S. 797, H.R. 1924)

Ethical Action Report Feb. 2009 by Staff - 2009
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Ethical Action Report February 2011 by Staff - 2011
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Gun Control -- Border Questioning and Profiling -- Lobbying Reform -- Corporate Tax Policy

Ethical Action Report Jul 2006 by Staff - 2006
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Ethical Action Report Jul 2007 by Staff - 2007
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Ethical Action Report Jul 2008 by Staff - 2008
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Ethical Action Report July 2009 by Staff - 2009
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Ask your representative to co-sponsor the State Secrets Protection Act of 2009 (H.R. 984) -- Urge Congress to Create Health Care Reform Independent of Religious Preferences -- Support PBS Ban of Purely Religious Programming -- Urge Obama Administration to consider the appointment of Open Minded NIH Director

Ethical Action Report July 2010 by Staff - 2010
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Gender Equality: Support the Paycheck Fairness Act (H.R.12, S.182) -- Ethnic Profiling: Stop Arizona’s Draconian Immigration Law (SB 1070) -- Human Rights: Speak Out Against Targeted Killing Beyond Zones of Armed Conflict -- Climate Change: Protest the American Power Act (S.1733) -- Faith-Based Initiative: Keep Discrimination Out of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Act (H.R.5466)

Ethical Action Report Jun 2006 by Staff - 2006
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Ethical Action Report Jun 2007 by Staff - 2007
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Ethical Action Report June 2008 by Staff - 2008
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Humanitarian Aid: Ensure Equal Aid Access in Tibet! -- Stand up for Peace: Support the Military Conscientious Objector Act -- Equal Justice: Stop Sentencing Discrimination -- Women’s Rights: Support the GROWTH Act -- Sensible Drug Policy: Support the Medical Marijuana Patient Protection Act

Ethical Action Report June 2009 by Staff - 2009
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Government Reform: Tell Federal Agencies to Let Scientists Speak Out -- Separation of Church and State: Urge Your Representative to Oppose the "America's Spiritual Heritage" Resolution -- Human Rights: Ask Obama to Reject the Military Commissions System -- Climate Change: Ask the Environmental Protection Agency to Halt Permission for New Blended Gasoline until More Studies are Completed

Ethical Action Report June 2010 by Staff - 2010
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Protect Civil Rights: Oppose the Arizona Bill -- Promote Equality in the Workplace: Support the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (H.R. 3017, S. 1584) -- Protect Our Students: Support the Student Non-Discrimination Act (H.R. 4530, S. 3390) -- Help Haiti: Call for the Protection of Haitian women -- Stop Religious Discrimination: Address the Roman Catholic Church

Ethical Action Report Mar 2006 by Staff - 2006
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Ethical Action Report Mar 2007 by Staff - 2007
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Ethical Action Report Mar 2009 by Staff - 2009
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Church and State: Stop Religious Discrimination in Obama’s Faith-Based Program! -- Reproductive Freedom: Support a Rescission of Anti-Woman HHS Regulations -- Civil Rights: Support the DC House Voting Rights Act (H.R. 157) -- Human Rights: Support a Moratorium on Federal Executions

Ethical Action Report Mar 2010 by Staff - 2010
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LGBT Equality: Tell the President and Congress to Repeal DOMA -- Sustainable Agriculture: Support a Healthy Global Food System -- Women’s Rights: Urge the United Nations to Create a Women’s Agency -- Separation of Church and State: Stop Federally Funded School Vouchers

Ethical Action Report March 2008 by Staff - 2008
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Ethical Action Report May 2006 by Staff - 2006
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Ethical Action Report May 2007 by Staff - 2007
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Ethical Action Report May 2008 by Staff - 2008
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Ethical Action Resolution of the AEU: Statement Reaffirming Its Opposition to Torture -- Gender Equality: Support the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act Equal Justice: Just Say NO to Extreme Judicial Appointments! -- Human Rights: Protect Children in Darfur -- Justice for All: Support the Prison Abuse Remedies Act

Ethical Action Report May 2009 by Staff - 2009
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Save the Environment: Be Part of the 2% Solution -- Walk to Stop Violence against Women and Girls -- Call on Investors to Stand Up for Human Rights in Darfur -- Urge Impeachment of Torture Memo Author Judge Jay Bybee

Ethical Action Report May 2010 by Staff - 2010
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Separation of Church and State: Support a Day of Reason -- Women’s Rights: End the Global Gag Rule (H.R. 4879, S.311) -- LGBT Equality: Support the Student Non-Discrimination Act of 2010 (H.R. 4530) -- Separation of Church and State: Texas Textbook Reform -- Environment: Keep Sarah Palin off of the Discovery Channel

Ethical Action Report Nov 2005 by Staff - 2005
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Ethical Action Report Nov 2006 by Staff - 2006
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Ethical Action Report Nov 2007 by Staff - 2007
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Ethical Action Report Nov 2008 by Staff - 2008
voter | rights | registration | marriage | equity | guantanamo | sentencing | clean | water | (add_tags)
Voter Rights and Voter Registration: Contact the Department of Justice to Protect our Right to Vote -- GLBT Equality: Support Marriage Equity for All -- Human Rights: Improve Prison Conditions at Guantanamo -- Equal Justice: Stop Sentencing Discrimination (S. 1711 and H.R. 4545) -- Healthy Environment: Support the Clean Water Restoration Act (H.R. 2421/S. 1870)

Ethical Action Report Nov 2009 by Staff - 2009
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Ethical Action Report November 2010 by Staff - 2010
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Ethical Action Report Oct 2005 by Staff - 2005
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Ethical Action Report Oct 2006 by Staff - 2006
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Ethical Action Report Oct 2007 by Staff - 2007
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Ethical Action Report Oct 2008 by Staff - 2008
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Civil Liberties: Rein in Department of Homeland Security Travel Abuses -- Human Rights: Support Human Rights Throughout the World -- The Ethical Culture Movement Stands in Opposition to Violence -- Make Ethical and Educated Choices: A Resource for Informed Voters

Ethical Action Report Oct 2009 by Staff - 2009
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Civil Liberties: Support the JUSTICE Act (S. 1686) -- E Pluribus Unum: Restore "Out of Many, One" as our National Motto -- End Workplace Discrimination: Support the Employment Non Discrimination Act (H.R. 2981 and S. 1584) -- Support the Youth PROMISE Act Today! (H.R. 1064 and S. 435) -- Participate in the International Day of Climate Action

Ethical Action Report October 2010 by Staff - 2010
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Ethical Action Report Sep 2006 by Staff - 2006
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Ethical Action Report Sep 2009 by Staff - 2009
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Ethical Action Report Sept 2005 by Staff - 2005
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Ethical Action Report Sept 2007 by Staff - 2007
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Ethical Action Report Sept 2008 by Staff - 2008
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Human Rights: Reaffirming Opposition to Torture -- Support the Millennium Development Goals: Urge your Senators to Pass S. 2166 -- Reproductive Freedom: Speak out Against Anti-Woman HHS Draft Regulations -- Election 2008: Protect the legal rights of all people

Ethical Action Report September 2010 by Staff - 2010
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Ethical Action Structure for Proposals by Staff - 2006
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Ethical Action is an essential element in the Ethical movement, yet as a national movement, we’ve been either inconsistent, ineffective, inactive, unfocused, or understaffed on Ethical Action too much of our recent history. While much Ethical Action needs to be done at the local level, and part of the AEU’s mission is to help Societies become more effective in local Ethical Action, there is also a need for unified efforts on a national scale in order to achieve what our Societies want to achieve.

Ethical Culture -- (NLC) National Leaders Council Statement by Staff - 2008
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The following is a statement on where Ethical Culture/Ethical Humanism1 stands at the beginning of the 21st century. Its intent is to clarify our shared beliefs in language that resonates with the familiar and unfamiliar alike. Open to the possibilities of the future, it is part of a living canon—an expression of those Ethical Culture Leaders who endorse it and are devoted to furthering Ethical Humanism within its context.

Ethical Culture and Torture by National Leaders Council - 2008
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National Leaders Council paper in support of the American Ethical Union Resolution in opposition to torture adopted April 2008 -- The use of torture is the most extreme violation of the principles to which Ethical Culture is dedicated. Among these principles, respect and reverence for the dignity of the human being is foremost ...

Ethical Culture as Religion by Jone Lewis - 2003
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While we don't require every member of an Ethical Society to consider Ethical Culture their religion, the Ethical movement as a whole and the national and local institutions within that movement have defined themselves as both religious and educational.

Ethical Culture Leader Services Catalogue by Staff - 2011
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Offered By: The National Leaders Council of the American Ethical Union

Ethical Education for Children and Teens by Religious Education Committee - 2003
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American Ethical Union Religious Education strives to provide ethical education in the member Ethical Societies of the AEU. Our goal is to encourage parents to work with their children on an alternate way of doing religion that focuses on values, moral decision making and living with the difficulties one is faced with growing up in the world.

Ethical lAction Report December 2010 by Staff - 2010
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Ethical Relationship With The Environment by Staff - 1981
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Ethics As A Religion by David Saville Muzzey -
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Why are we here? What is the good life? More than ever today, many people are searching for a religious belief that will answer these persistent questions and yet do no violence to their intellectual and humanistic convictions.

Ethics on the Air by WBAI - radio - 2007
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Hosts Dr. Marc Bernstein and Andra Miller talk to Curt Collier, Leader of the Riverdale-Yonkers Society for Ethical Culture on the intellectual and theological assumptions that shape our views.

Ethics on the Air by WBAI - radio - 2007
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"Ethnicity, Identity and Ethical Culture" -- Dr. Joseph Chuman on how multiculturalism can become ethnic pride, insider/outsider identity and crowd out other more meaningful ways to identify one's self. He also addresses the importance of viewing others as individuals instead of representatives of a type. Hosts: Dr. Phyllis Harrison-Ross and Andra Miller.

Ethics on the Air by WBAI - radio - 2007
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"The Companion Paths of Ethical Culture and Buddhism" -- Dr. Anne Klaeysen shows there is more to the similarity than merely an absence of belief in a supreme being. Hosts: Andra Miller and Phyllis Harrison-Ross

Ethics on the Air by WBAI - radio - 2007
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"Forgiveness" -- Dr. Anne Klaeysen on the necessity of forgiveness -- on the fact that true forgiveness is a process that takes time, effort and understanding. Hosts: Phyllis Harrison-Ross and Marc Bernstein

Ethics on the Air by WBAI - radio - 2006
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A Two-Part Program: Part I -- "Felix Adler's Supreme Moral Rule" -- Dr. Marc Bernstein on "Act in such a way as to bring out the best in others and thereby bring out the best in yourself." Host: Andra Miller // Part II -- Nekka Pope on her connections with activism and Ethical Culture. Host: Phyllis Harrison-Ross

Ethics on the Air by WBAI - radio - 2007
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"The Ethical Culture Connection with African-Americans" -- Dr. Marc Bernstein on the rich tradition of the Society's concern for the problems of African Americans and its commitment to addressing those problems. The Ethical Culture Society's involvement with the forming of the NAACP, ACLU and other campaigns against discrimination. Hosts: Andra Miller and Phyllis Harrison-Ross

Ethics on the Air by WBAI - radio - 2007
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Raising a Moral Child. An interview with Dr. Arthur Dobrin based on his book, "Teaching Right from Wrong: 40 Things You Can Do to Raise a Moral Child." Hosted by Dr. Phyllis Harrison-Ross (psychiatrist of both children and adults) and Andra Miller (President of New York Society for Ethical Culture).